Katrina Recovery Progress Report

Two years after Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans region has recovered most of its population and economic base, according to the Brookings Institution, which has published a second-anniversary report on recovery from the hurricane. Yet, in the past year, progress has slowed, especially in the city, as critical public infrastructure–schools, law enforcement, and health care–remains weak. As recovery continues, a strong federal, state, and local partnership is necessary to ensure a safe and economically robust region for all. [View report (5.3 MB PDF)]